Electrical Technician I 2nd Shift

Electrical Technician I – 2nd Shift
Location: Arden, NC (Asheville Area)
Employment Type: Full-Time
Shift: 2nd Shift (3:30 PM – 2:00 AM)

Ideal Candidate: Minimum 2 years' work experience working in power distribution or electrical distribution.
A leading manufacturer in the Power Distribution and Control Assemblies industry is seeking an Electrical Technician I to join its team in Arden, NC. This role is responsible for final inspection, testing, troubleshooting, and verification of electrical products prior to shipment.
The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with power distribution systems, electrical testing, troubleshooting complex electrical circuits, and interpreting electrical schematics.
Ideal Candidate

• Minimum 2 years of experience working in power distribution or electrical distribution.
• Strong troubleshooting skills involving complex electrical circuits.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and engineering drawings.
• Experience performing electrical testing and inspections.
• Comfortable working with electrical panels, control assemblies, and power distribution equipment.

Key Responsibilities

• Follow written and verbal instructions, engineering drawings, and specifications to set up, inspect, and test equipment.
• Perform mechanical, electrical, insulation, and sequence testing on assemblies, panels, and components.
• Conduct final inspections to ensure quality, functionality, and compliance with specifications.
• Troubleshoot electrical test failures and determine root causes.
• Coordinate corrective actions with Engineering, Quality, and Production teams.
• Verify customer orders for completeness and accuracy.
• Support customer inspections and testing activities.
• Recommend improvements to assembly, wiring, calibration, and testing processes.
• Maintain testing equipment, calibration records, reports, and documentation.
• Follow all safety, PPE, housekeeping, and quality standards.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED from an accredited institution.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in power distribution or electrical distribution.
• Experience troubleshooting complex electrical circuits.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics.
• Authorized to work in the United States without current or future sponsorship.
• Must reside within a 50-mile radius of Arden, NC (Active-Duty Military candidates exempt).

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate Degree in Electrical/Electronics Technology, Engineering, Electromechanical Technology, Mechatronics, or related field.
• Experience reading and interpreting electrical schematics.
• Experience working with energized electrical equipment in a testing environment.

Required Skills

• Electrical Testing
• Power Distribution Systems
• Electrical Troubleshooting
• Electrical Schematics Interpretation
• Quality Inspection
• Root Cause Analysis
• Electrical Assemblies
• Functional Testing

Additional Information

• Full-time position
• Comprehensive benefits package
• No relocation assistance available
• No travel required
• Entry-level to early-career opportunity (2–5 years of experience preferred)

Recruiter Submission Template

Full Name:
Do you have an Associate's Degree in Electrical/Electronics Technology/Engineering / Electromechanical / Mechatronics or related field
Do you have a high school diploma or a GED from an accredited institution?
Do you have a minimum 2 years' work experience working in power distribution or electrical distribution?
Do you have previous experience in troubleshooting complex electrical circuits?
Do you live within a 50 - mile radius of the location listed in the job description, OR are you Active - Duty Military? Answer yes if either are true.
Are you comfortable to work in 2nd Shift (3:30 PM – 2:00 AM)?
Motivation / Reason for interest in this position:
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Are you able to relocate on your own expenses and work Arden, NC (Asheville Area)?